Paul M. Larson

Quentin Wildsmith is a trial attorney with an emphasis in trust, estate, guardianship, and complex commercial litigation. Quentin served as the Managing Principal for his firm from 2012-2014, and has supervised the firm’s Trust & Estate Litigation department since 2012. Quentin serves on the WSBA’s Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution subcommittee, is “AV” preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell, and has been consistently named a “Washington Super Lawyer”...

Dr. Rhys Lawson focuses his practice on creating patent portfolios to obtain integrated worldwide protection for his clients' inventions. Rhys works with a variety of clients, ranging in size from independent inventors and early-stage entrepreneurs to multinational corporations, universities and non-governmental organizations. Rhys is the head of the firm's life sciences practice group and a member of the mechanical engineering practice group. His areas of particular technical expertise are b...

Brian E. Lawler is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law, Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Brian E. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Brian E. Lawler since 2015. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Brian E. Lawler is held by other lawyers.

With over 20 years of experience and 250+ merger/acquisition transactions (ranging up to $120M), Karl provides comprehensive legal and tax counsel, personalized to all types of closely held and family businesses throughout the Pacific Northwest. Drawing upon a significant federal and state tax background, he enjoys assisting clients with choice of entity and formation, governance and operating agreements, employment and compensation plans, service agreements, as well as business dissolutions,...

Elizabeth A. Hoffman-Graff is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Elizabeth A. practices law in Kirkland, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Elizabeth A. Hoffman-Graff since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Elizabeth A. Hoffman-Graff is held by other lawyers.

Vinnie Nappo is tenacious in his fight for justice—and closure—for survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Every day he sees firsthand the damaging effects survivors face because of the reckless and selfish acts of powerful entities and institutions that enabled and allowed abuse to go on for decades. He combines his legal knowledge, practical experience, and emotional strength to hold these institutions accountable, whether it be the Catholic Church, the Boy Scouts of America, schoo...

Professional Experience As chair of the firm’s estate planning and probate group, Laura Hoexter’s practice focuses on wills, trusts and estates. She works with individuals to help them establish foundational documents, such as tax-saving wills and living trusts, financial and health care powers of attorney, and health care directives. She addresses complex issues that may arise, including non-citizen status, retirement benefit planning and life insurance arrangements. Laura has si...

Desirée focuses her practice on family law matters, including divorce, child custody, parenting matters, child support, legal separation and more. Compassionate and empathetic, she has a genuine concern for her clients, especially when they are going through the stressful and complex process of divorce and separation. Prioritizing her clients’ well-being and interests, she is a skilled and effective advocate in and out of the courtroom. Passionate about helping those who need it ...

Wilhelm Dingler devotes his practice to defending professionals faced with serious lawsuits across the country. Among his clients are accountants, attorneys, real estate and insurance professionals, and architects and engineers, among others. An active trial advocate for more than four decades, Wilhelm has litigated hundreds of high stakes and even potentially career-ending claims in state and federal courts in the Pacific Northwest, the Eastern Seaboard, and Alaska. His exceptional breadth o...

Micah R. LeBank is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Micah R. practices law in Tacoma, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Micah R. LeBank since 2016. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Micah R. LeBank is held by other lawyers.